What payment methods does Cricket Wireless accept?

The short answer: Cricket Wireless accepts PayPal (online, in the app), Gift cards (in store, online, in the app), and Cash (in store); accepts Apple Pay (in store, online △, in the app) and Google Pay (in store, online △, in the app) with conditions; does not accept Checks; we could not confirm whether it takes Venmo, Cash App Pay, Klarna, and Afterpay, and 2 more (see details below). Last verified September 2026 against official Cricket Wireless documentation.

Accepted at Cricket Wireless

  • △ Apple Pay (in store, online △, app)Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
  • △ Google Pay (in store, online △, app)Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.
  • ✓ PayPal (online, app only)
  • ✓ Gift cards (in store, online, app only)
  • ✓ Cash (in store only)

Payment methods at Cricket Wireless

Payment methodIn storeSelf-checkoutOnlineApp
Apple Pay✓ Accepted– N/A△ Conditional✓ Accepted
Google Pay✓ Accepted– N/A△ Conditional✓ Accepted
PayPal✕ Not accepted– N/A✓ Accepted✓ Accepted
Venmo? Not confirmed– N/A? Not confirmed? Not confirmed
Cash App Pay? Not confirmed– N/A? Not confirmed? Not confirmed
Klarna? Not confirmed– N/A? Not confirmed? Not confirmed
Afterpay? Not confirmed– N/A? Not confirmed? Not confirmed
Affirm✕ Not accepted– N/A✕ Not accepted✕ Not accepted
EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed– N/A? Not confirmed? Not confirmed
Gift cards✓ Accepted– N/A✓ Accepted✓ Accepted
Cash✓ Accepted– N/A✕ Not accepted✕ Not accepted
Checks✕ Not accepted– N/A✕ Not accepted✕ Not accepted
✓ Accepted △ Conditional ✕ Not accepted ? Not confirmed – N/A

Last verified: September 2026 against official Cricket Wireless documentation.

Coverage: US stores and US website. Acceptance may differ in other countries — see How we verify.

Details by payment method

Does Cricket Wireless take Apple Pay? Secondary source

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.

Source: site.joinkudos.com

Does Cricket Wireless take Google Pay? Secondary source

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.

Source: deferit.com

Does Cricket Wireless take PayPal? Secondary source

Cricket Wireless — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted for online bill pay and in the myCricket app; not accepted for in-store bill payments.

Source: deferit.com

Does Cricket Wireless take Venmo? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Venmo.

Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.

Does Cricket Wireless take Cash App Pay? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Cash App Pay.

Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.

Does Cricket Wireless take Klarna? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Klarna.

Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.

Does Cricket Wireless take Afterpay? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Afterpay.

Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.

Does Cricket Wireless take Affirm? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Affirm. Affirm is reported by Kudos only for Cricket device financing, not for bill payments; UNVERIFIED for all payment channels.

Source: site.joinkudos.com

Does Cricket Wireless take EBT / SNAP? Not confirmed

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts EBT / SNAP.

Source: none documented — listed as not confirmed.

Does Cricket Wireless take Gift cards? Secondary source

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, online, app. Cricket Refill Cards and Service Payment Cards accepted online, via Quick Pay, in the myCricket app, and in stores.

Source: deferit.com

Does Cricket Wireless take Cash? Secondary source

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Cricket stores and authorized payment centers (a $5 Customer Assistance Fee may apply for in-store payments).

Source: payingbrain.com

Does Cricket Wireless take Checks? Secondary source

No — Cricket Wireless does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Cricket does not accept mailed check or money order payments per Deferit (sourced from cricketwireless.com).

Source: deferit.com

Sources

Frequently asked questions

Does Cricket Wireless take Apple Pay?

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Apple Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.

Does Cricket Wireless take Google Pay?

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, app; with conditions: online. Google Pay accepted in the myCricket app and at Cricket stores; also reported for online bill pay — confirm at checkout.

Does Cricket Wireless take PayPal?

Cricket Wireless — yes: online, app. PayPal accepted for online bill pay and in the myCricket app; not accepted for in-store bill payments.

Does Cricket Wireless take Venmo?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Venmo.

Does Cricket Wireless take Cash App Pay?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Cash App Pay.

Does Cricket Wireless take Klarna?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Klarna.

Does Cricket Wireless take Afterpay?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Afterpay.

Does Cricket Wireless take Affirm?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts Affirm. Affirm is reported by Kudos only for Cricket device financing, not for bill payments; UNVERIFIED for all payment channels.

Does Cricket Wireless take EBT / SNAP?

Not confirmed — we couldn't find official documentation on whether Cricket Wireless accepts EBT / SNAP.

Does Cricket Wireless take Gift cards?

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store, online, app. Cricket Refill Cards and Service Payment Cards accepted online, via Quick Pay, in the myCricket app, and in stores.

Does Cricket Wireless take Cash?

Cricket Wireless — yes: in store. Cash accepted at Cricket stores and authorized payment centers (a $5 Customer Assistance Fee may apply for in-store payments).

Does Cricket Wireless take Checks?

No — Cricket Wireless does not accept Checks through any of the channels we track. Cricket does not accept mailed check or money order payments per Deferit (sourced from cricketwireless.com).

Spot something wrong?

Payment policies change. If any answer above is out of date, contact us and we'll re-verify it against Cricket Wireless's official documentation.